At Sunday's cabinet meeting, PM Netanyahu reiterated his post-election goal of a broad national government based on Jewish identity, arms independence, and rejecting a two-state solution. National Security Minister Ben Gvir responded warily, urging Netanyahu not to sideline the right-wing bloc in pursuit of unity, according to Amit Segal (N12).
At the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday, Prime Minister Netanyahu repeated his stated intention to form a broad national government after the upcoming elections, according to political correspondent Amit Segal (N12). Netanyahu listed three principles for joining: Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, independence in arms production and procurement, and rejecting a two-state solution. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded warily, urging Netanyahu not to sideline the right-wing bloc in pursuit of unity, according to Segal; Netanyahu replied that there are no boycotts.
The prime minister first floated the broad-government idea on Saturday evening, June 27, at 21:00 Jerusalem, according to Israeli media. By Saturday night, 21:19 Jerusalem, Ben Gvir had already publicly slammed the intention, calling it 'deeply troubling' and urging Netanyahu to form a full right-wing government only. On Sunday morning, at 10:28 Jerusalem, National Unity chairman Benny Gantz responded by describing Netanyahu as a leader who would assemble a coalition with Haredi and extremist parties. This morning, Likud MK Tally Gotliv warned Netanyahu against bringing in partners who support a Palestinian state. The thread shows an initial unverified statement (Saturday 21:00) evolving into a series of named, on-record responses from coalition and opposition figures, now culminating in Ben Gvir's specific demand during a cabinet session.
As The Zioneer reported on Monday, June 15 (at 21:12 Jerusalem), Netanyahu had previously stated that Israel would secure its independence in arms production and procurement — a theme repeated today. Also on June 15, at 20:29 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported Netanyahu telling ministers there would be 'no immunity for Beirut or Tehran,' underlining a security-first posture that aligns with the principles laid out today.
It remains unverified whether any specific party or figure beyond the current coalition is in active negotiations to join such a government. Ben Gvir's warning and Gantz's jab indicate deep skepticism, but no formal coalition talks have been reported.
6 developments
- DevelopingBen Gvir slams PM Netanyahu's intention to form a broad government
- DevelopingGantz tells Netanyahu: if it's up to you, a government with Haredim and extremists will form
- DevelopingIsrael Hayom columnist: Netanyahu's call for broad government is a welcome shift
- DevelopingAmit Segal: Netanyahu's push for a broad government aims at fence-sitting voters
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